Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses

Entry requirements

Please refer to each course section below, but note some of our master's courses have higher English language requirements, and you may be required to attend a longer Pre-sessional EAP course to achieve the required level for entry. We assess each application individually against the course requirements, please check the course page or your offer letter.

You must hold an offer for a postgraduate course to be considered for Pre-sessional courses.

Course content

• Understanding the process approach to academic writing.
• Developing critical thinking skills.
• Developing effective reading strategies.
• Extending writing and research skills.
• Improving English grammar to support clear communication.
• Delivering a variety of effective presentations.
• Developing academic vocabulary.
• Improving listening and speaking skills.
• Using online materials to support essential independent learning.

Course structure

We are offer courses delivered live online, face-to -face on campus and through blended learning; a combination of the two. All delivery modes will require participants to be available at set times daily within a standard working week.

Assessment criteria 

You will be assessed throughout, and at the end of, the course. You will only be able to progress to postgraduate study if you successfully complete the course.

The results from your Pre-sessional English course will be valid for entry to Cranfield postgraduate courses for two years.

Course delivery

Blended learning delivery. The first 10 weeks will be delivered via live online classes and weekly tutorials, followed by a 3 week break. The last 10 weeks for the course will resume on campus with face-to-face classes.

Course dates and fee

Entry requirements

• IELTS Academic UKVI - minimum 5.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in all skill components).
• PTE Academic UKVI - minimum 53 total (minimum 53 in all skill components).

Some of our master's courses have higher English language requirements, and you may be required to attend a longer Pre-sessional EAP course to achieve the required level for entry. We assess each application individually against the course requirements, please check the course page or your offer letter.

Course delivery

Online learning delivery via live online classes and weekly tutorials.

Course dates and fee

Entry requirements

• IELTS Academic - minimum 5.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in all skill components).
• TOEFL iBT - minimum 59 total (minimum 18 reading, 17 listening, 20 speaking and 17 writing).
• PTE Academic - minimum 59 total (minimum 59 in all skill components).
• Cambridge English Scale - minimum score 165.
• Trinity Integrated Skills in English - ISE II test with Merit.

Some of our master's courses have higher English language requirements, and you may be required to attend a longer Pre-sessional EAP course to achieve the required level for entry. We assess each application individually against the course requirements, please check the course page or your offer letter.

Course delivery

Face-to-face classes delivered on campus.

Course dates and fee

Entry requirements

• IELTS Academic UKVI - minimum 5.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in all skill components).
• PTE Academic UKVI - minimum 59 total (minimum 59 in all skill components).

Some of our master's courses have higher English language requirements, and you may be required to attend a longer Pre-sessional EAP course to achieve the required level for entry. We assess each application individually against the course requirements, please check the course page or your offer letter.

Course delivery

Online learning delivery via live online classes and weekly tutorials.

Course dates and fee

Entry requirements

• IELTS Academic - minimum 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in all skill components).
• TOEFL iBT - minimum 78 total (minimum 18 reading, 17 listening, 20 speaking and 17 writing).
• PTE Academic - minimum 63 total (59 in all skill components).
• Cambridge English Scale - minimum score 172.
• Trinity Integrated Skills in English - ISE II test with Distinction.

Some of our master's courses have higher English language requirements, and you may be required to attend a longer Pre-sessional EAP course to achieve the required level for entry. We assess each application individually against the course requirements, please check the course page or your offer letter.

Course delivery

Face-to-face classes delivered on campus.

Course dates and fee

Entry requirements

• IELTS Academic UKVI - minimum 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in all skill components).
• PTE Academic UKVI - minimum 62 total (minimum 59 in all skill components).

Some of our master's courses have higher English language requirements, and you may be required to attend a longer Pre-sessional EAP course to achieve the required level for entry. We assess each application individually against the course requirements, please check the course page or your offer letter.

Course delivery

Face-to-face classes delivered on campus.

Course dates and fee

Entry requirements

This course is for candidates that have already met the English requirement of their postgraduate course offer, please check the course page or your offer letter.

To apply you will need complete the form available below. You need to hold an offer for one of our postgraduate courses in order to make an application. The form will ask you to confirm the details of your course offer and your previous English language experience and any tests you have previously taken.

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